Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 1927
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (5.56 grams, 34 mm).
Heater-shaped plaque of the Pietà: the body of Christ taken down from the cross lies across the lap of the Virgin, who is here depicted as Queen of Heaven, i.e. wearing a crown with halo behind, the whole scene framed by the rays of a mandorla; clip pin to reverse. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK.
From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Medieval Crusader Bronze Buckle and Plate
Circa 12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With a kidney-shaped loop and tongue-shaped plate with hatched border, wavy lines of punched pellets and ring-and-dot motifs to the plate; two pierced lugs to the reverse. 9.7 grams, 47 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
.jpg)
Medieval Gilt Bronze Lion Finial
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Modelled in the half-round standing with head left on a plinth base, rectangular fixing socket to underside. 25.1 grams, 32 mm high
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Circa 15th-18th centuries A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. 148 grams total, 52-62 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Fire steels were used to generate a spark from a 'strike-a-light' (a piece of flint or pyrite). The spark was directed into a tinder box containing a dry, flammable material such as charred linen until a flame was kindled.
